Direct energy conversion technologies
By: R.K. Singal & M. Tabatabaian
Contributors: Tabatabaian, Mehrzad, author
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
Published: 2020
Place of publication: Dulles, Virginia
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781683924548; 9781683924531
Subjects: Direct energy conversion; Solar cells; Solar energy; Solar Energy; Énergie; Conversion directe; Cellules solaires; Énergie solaire; Solar power
Description: This book is designed for students and professionals who specialize in energy technologies and power plant engineering. It covers the mathematics and physics of both current conversion, such as solar cells, fuel cells, MHD, thermoelectric, and thermionic power generation, but also discusses emerging conversion technologies such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy. Written in simple language, illustrated by diagrams, mathematical analysis.